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Opening celebration for Collaborative Life Sciences Building slated for June 26

06/05/14 Portland, Ore.

First-of-its-kind multi-university partnership will expand health and science research and education to benefit all Oregonians

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The event taking place on June 26 is for university employees and invited guests only. A grand opening event for the public is planned for this fall (date and time TBA).

What

Oregon Health & Science University, Portland State University and Oregon State University will host a grand opening ceremony and tours for employees, students and invited guests to celebrate the official completion of the Collaborative Life Sciences Building.

The $295 million, nearly 650,000-square-foot building is the first to combine the resources of multiple universities to offer the best possible science education and research opportunities for students from all health care professions. The facility will strengthen partnerships between the universities while expanding their teaching facilities, class sizes and research activities.

Who

Kate Jensen, a 2014 PSU graduate in Health Studies: Health Sciences, entering the OHSU School of Nursing this summer

The Honorable Charlie Hales, mayor of Portland

Wim Wiewel, Ph.D., president, PSU

Edward Ray, Ph.D., president, OSU

Joe Robertson, M.D., M.B.A., president, OHSU

Eugene Skourtes, D.M.D., president & CEO, Willamette Dental

Kenneth Novack, president, MMGL Corp.

Steve Lam, 2015 OSU/OHSU doctor of pharmacy candidate

*** The presidents will be available for interviews at 10:30 a.m.; guided building tours available immediately following.